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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1950
Page
16
A humorous column reflects on a cardinal song and a snow covered scene, praising a mild snowfall as beauty for Iowa. It muses on spring cleaning postponement, paint touches, and nightly visions. Local items note visits from Ralph and Patricia Coffman, hospital discharge, and a Parent-Teacher meeting at Brighton high school.
Brighton report notes Mr and Mrs B E VanZanten and their baby son of Hospers travel to Brighton due to Dr William VanZanten’s illness at University hospital in Iowa City. Mrs Dave Irwin returns home after two months with daughter Mrs George McChurch in Des Moines. Eastern Star school of instruction held with Mrs Frances Wells of Ft Madison as instructor.
Iowa City professors oppose a loyalty check measure passed by the U S House of Representatives. The university chapter of the American Association of University Professors denounces the amendment as a serious departure from individual rights and evidence of guilt by association.
Entertainment featured a student music program and a stage play performed by local high school students showcasing diverse talents and school spirit.
A statement notes that membership in an organization labeled subversive by the attorney general automatically makes a person subversive, reflecting broad implications for rights and association.
The new melodrama Unmasked at the Fox Theatre centers on homicide detective Jim Webster played by Robert Rockwell and Linda Jackson portrayed by Sharbra Fuller. A murder links their fates as justice and truth pull them together while Linda confronts her father, the prime suspect.
Lewis lures Doris away from Harry Jackson, triggering a marriage breakup. Jackson suspects foul play, hides, and is driven to death by despair. Linda and Jim investigate to clear Jackson’s name amid threats and twists.
Norman Budd John Eldredge Grace Gillern Hillary Brooks Charles Quigley and Russell Hicks appear in supporting roles in a thriller directed by George Blair for associate producer Stephen Auer.
A tax group reports that an inexpensive suit of clothes incurs 116 different taxes, highlighting the complex levy framework affecting consumer apparel. The finding emphasizes tax complexity and potential impact on shoppers.
Pioneer McDaniel and Osincup Walgreen Brusdene sell goods through their Washington pharmacies. Your hometown druggist is listed as available for purchase.
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